Declining since 2018.
Popularity of Vasily since 1978
Babies named Vasily per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 61 |
| 2020s | 15 |
Meaning & origin
Vasily is a distinctly Russian name with deep historical and religious roots. Derived from the Greek Basileios, meaning 'kingly,' it was borne by several saints and tsars. In the United States, Vasily has never cracked the top 1000 since the SSA began tracking in 1978. Its peak year of usage was 2018, but it has been declining in popularity since then, with fewer than 5 births recorded in 2025. The name is rare enough that its per-year count rounds to zero in standard rankings, and it has no strong geographic concentration among U.S. states. Vasily carries a traditional, Eastern European flair that feels both classic and distinctive in an English-speaking context.
Vasily is the Russian form of the Greek name Basileios, which derives from basileus meaning 'king.' The name was borne by several early Christian saints, including Saint Basil the Great, a fourth-century theologian. It has been a traditional name in Russian and other Slavic cultures, often associated with royalty and the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vasya
Sibling names for Vasily
Names that share Vasily's style, for a brother or sister.
